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A new facility in Virginia offers a model for advanced manufacturing research. By Adrienne Selko, IndustryWeek.

More than two-thirds of all private-sector research and development comes from manufacturers. Where do they get their inspiration? Partnerships between universities and manufacturers, such as the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Virginia, or CCAM,have played major roles in industrial R&D advancements. A number of major manufacturers, including founding members Rolls-Royce (IW 100/229) North America Inc.,Canon Inc. (IW 1000/86 ), Siemens (IW 1000/26), Newport News Shipbuilding, Aerojet and Sulzer Metco are already taking advantage of CCAM’s expertise. more

THE COMMONWEALTH CENTER FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING "CCAM" IS WHERE THE BEST OF INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA AND GOVERNMENT COME TOGETHER TO SOLVE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CHALLENGES.

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Prince George County, VA, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 -The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) is pleased to announce Altria Group has joined its consortium. CCAM is where the best of industry, academia, and government come together to solve advanced manufacturing challenges. In addition to enjoying over 65 years on the Fortune 500 list, Altria’s Center…

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a $250,000 cooperative agreement to the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM). The three-year project entitled, Intelligent Flexible Manufacturing Cell, will provide a testbed for accelerating and transitioning emerging digital manufacturing technology from the laboratory to the factory floor. Industry 4.0…

Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) addresses common misperceptions about manufacturing by giving manufacturers an opportunity to open their doors and show, in a coordinated effort, what modern manufacturing is — and what it isn’t. The fact is, today’s manufacturing jobs are highly skilled. Not only that, but they take place in some of the most exciting,…

August 7, 2019 8:30am-2:30pm at CCAM The Day will focus on: High Performance Coatings – Improvements in Manufacturing and Measurement A selection of research topics, ranging from new technologies to measure properties of the coatings or the process, to the implementation of new control strategies will be presented. Opening remarks will be delivered by Evan…

The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) is pleased to welcome Afroditi V. Filippas, Ph.D. as the Data Analytics CCAM Fellow effective June 6, 2019. She will support and guide the development of CCAM’s projects related to signal processing and nonlinear statistical analysis techniques to ensure CCAM meets the goals of its members. Dr. Filippas…

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National Manufacuturing Day at CCAM

October 4, 2019

10am - 2pm

The event is open to high school, college, and graduate school students, parents, educators, and supporters.

Learn about the different educational pathways that can result into a stimulating and lucrative career in manufacturing. College and Universities will be on hand to help determine which educational pathway is best for you.